A Few Complied Resources for Low Vision Assessment and Instruction

Materials Created by Students at Salus University formerly known as Pennsylvania College of Optometry

LIGHTING & ILLUMINATION


Learning Objectives
  1. The individual will make an informed and preferred choices regarding lighting options to maximize their vision and increase reading and writing efficiency.
  2. The individual will know and be able to maintain appropriate positioning and wattage for his/her preferred lighting choice.

GLARE & CONTRAST


Colored Acetate Filters

Learner Objectives:
  1. The individual will make an informed and preferred choice regarding if an acetate filter will enhance contrast sensitivity and/or glare control to maximize their vision.


NOIR Sun Glasses

Learner Objective

  1. The learner will make an informed choice about wearing sun lenses to control illumination and glare
  2. The learner will obtain the maximum amount of glare reduction with the best acuity with the least amount of color perception loss.